Water Supply and Distribution System Quiz
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What is the main function of a water supply and distribution system?

  • Provide heat to the building
  • Transport water from the source to the building (correct)
  • Generate electricity for the building
  • Control the air conditioning in the building

    • Which of the following is NOT a source of water as mentioned in the text?

  • Rainwater
  • Spring water
  • Natural Surface Water
  • Sea water (correct)

    • What makes rainwater an advantageous source for hot water supply systems?

  • It is always warm and ready to use
  • It is abundant and requires minimal treatment (correct)
  • It tastes better than other sources
  • It contains no impurities

    • Where does ground water come from?

    <p>Aquifers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common disadvantage of using natural surface water as a water source?

    <p>May contain impurities and contaminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason given in the text against using rainwater as a primary water source?

    <p>It requires a lot of treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is ground water considered a principal source of water for domestic use in rural areas?

    <p>May have organic matter but requires minimal treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Universal Solvent' refer to in the context of water supply systems?

    <p>'Universal Solvent' refers to the ability of water to dissolve many substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary disadvantage of water used for irrigation, industrial purposes, and community water supply?

    <p>Contains a large amount of bacteria, organic, and inorganic substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of water allows it to stick together and pull itself together?

    <p>Surface tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which small sediment particles combine to form larger particles that can be removed by sedimentation?

    <p>Coagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of water allows it to climb up a surface against the pull of gravity?

    <p>Capillarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process in which sediment particles collide and stick together?

    <p>Surface tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does water treatment and purification aim to remove to make water suitable for specific uses?

    <p>Harmful substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property of water is described as the 'Universal Solvent'?

    <p>Dissolving ability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process releases trapped gases from water and enhances its taste by absorbing oxygen?

    <p>Aeration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the coagulation process in water treatment?

    <p>To make sediment particles capable of combining into larger particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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